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Title: 25th Annual Migrant Parent Conference
Body: From: "Anselmo Villanueva" March 19-21, 2004 California Department of Education & California State Migrant Parent Advisory Council 25th Annual Migrant Parent Conference Westin Hotel, LAX, Los Angeles, California Frank Uribe, furibe@cde.ca.gov, 916.319.0399
Source: California Department of Education & California State Migrant Parent Advisory Council
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Title: TESOL 2004 Convention
Body: From: "Anselmo Villanueva" March 30-April 3, 2004 Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages TESOL 2004 Convention Convention Center, Long Beach, California info@tesol.org, 888.547.3369
Source: TESOL
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Title: Center on Education Policy Preliminary NCLB Report
Body: From: "CHOY Andrew H" On October 9, 2003, the Center on Education Policy released 15 case studies describing how the implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act is playing out in a diverse set of districts across the United States. The case studies are part of a larger report on the No Child Left Behind Act that the Center will release in January. That report will include a total of 30 case studies, results from surveys of the 50 states and 300 school districts, interviews officials on Capitol Hill and in the U.S. Department of Education, and other research. The case studies, a summary of findings, and a press release are posted the CEP web site (see the links below). Case Studies: Summary: Press Release:
Source: Center on Education Policy
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Title: TSPC Grants One-Year Extension on All Initial Licenses Acquired
Body: From: "OEA" On Friday, October 10 the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) passed a temporary rule granting an automatic one-year extension to all educators who hold any type of Initial License as of October 10, 2003. This includes teachers, administrators, school counselors and school psychologists. Educators who are in the process of renewing over the next year will receive a four-year length of term on their license. Educators who have already renewed once will receive a one-year extension without charge from the Commission. Educators who receive an initial license after October 10, 2003 will receive their license under current rules (good for 3 years and renewable once). The purpose of the extension is to allow the Commission to analyze all the issues around the requirements for the Continuing License. The Commissioners held small group discussions on issues such as the license timelines, the master's degree requirement, the advanced competency requirement, institutional capacity, and complications caused by ESEA/NCLB. The Commission will work with stakeholders such as OEA and COSA in the coming months to develop solutions to the multitude of problems. More information about this change is posted at www.oregoned.org/teaching_and_learning/index.htm. OEA will be actively advocating for members in the coming months. Please help in that effort by letting us know what your needs are for continuing education, and what you believe are appropriate requirements for a "second tier" license. Go to www.oregoned.org/teaching_and_learning/cont_lic_form.htm to fill out and submit a feedback form on this topic.
Source: OEA Newsflash
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Title: OEA Continues Push for Resolution of "Highly Qualified" Designation
Body: From: "OEA" The Oregon Department of Education, TSPC and OEA continue to work on expanding the definition of highly qualified teachers contained in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)/No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. The U.S. Dept. of Education has indicated an interest in working with Oregon to review the issues around middle school, special education and English Language Learner teachers' licensure requirements as related to ESEA/NCLB. OEA is advocating strongly for more flexibility in the definitions and more alternatives for how teachers can meet the requirements.
Source: OEA Newsflash
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Title: Will Federal Education Funding Leave Children Behind
Body: From: "OEA" The National Education Association reports that U.S. House and Senate negotiations continue on the overdue appropriations bill that determines federal education funding for fiscal year 2004 amidst growing frustration. Neither the House nor the Senate bill provides the funding promised in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), now renamed the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB). And, only the Senate bill, but not the House bill, would put special education on the path to fully funding the commitment Congress made more than 26 years ago when the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) was enacted. Urge Congress to pay the bill and provide the increased funding necessary for both general and special education students to meet the new and higher standards. Go to NEA's online legislative action center at http://capwiz.com/nea/issues/alert/?alertid=342051 to send a message today.
Source: OEA Newsflash
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Title: OEA Advocacy Conference Registration Deadline Fast Approaching
Body: From: OEA Newsflash OEA's Advocacy Conference will take place Saturday, November 15, 2003, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you haven't had a chance to register yet, don't delay any longer! The deadline for registration is Friday, October 24. This annual conference offers training sessions on a variety of topics of interest to Association members and leaders alike. Session topics include: bargaining, representation & grievance issues, understanding insurance, creating strong local Associations, organizing, ESEA (No Child Left Behind), PERS advocacy issues, and web training. In addition, members can attend a session that reviews the 2002-2003 legislative sessions and their impact on members and schools. Registration forms are available from your local Association president or local UniServ office. Or, register online at: www.oregoned.org/conferences_events/index.htm.
Source: OEA Newsflash
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Title: Positions Available
Body: From: ODE Employment Line (Preference given for sign language - all positions) PERSONS INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE ABOVE POSITIONS, CONTACT: Human Resource Office, Oregon Dept. of Education, Public Service Bldg., 255 Capitol St. NE Salem, OR 97310-0203 (503) 378-3600 or TDD (503) 378-2892 Position Descriptions are available upon request. THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGES QUALIFIED WOMEN, PERSONS OF COLOR AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO APPLY.
Source: OREGON SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
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Title: Chemawa Indian School brings in Stellar Native Acts
Body: From: CRUZ Caroline In honor of Native American Awareness Month, the 3rd Annual Chemawa Indian School Benefit Concert will be held at the Chemawa Auditorium, November 21st (doors open at 6:00pm). This year's concert is to raise funds for the School to Work Program (a work-study type program that will allow students to work on campus) as well as the Chemawa Athletic Scholarship and Campus Athletics Support program. The concert is free and open to the public; donations can be given at the concert. This year's concert headliner will be The Gary Small Band. Small, (Northern Cheyenne) is the 2002 Native American Music Associations' "Songwriter of the Year" for his latest release "Wild Indians". Willamette Week says Small's guitar playing is "...so reminiscent of Carlos Santana it's stunning. In fact it wouldn't be unfair to say Small could become the Santana of Native America..." Also appearing will be the singing duo Cedar Rose, featuring Nico Wind (Assinaboine Ojibwa) and Karen Kitchen (Osage). Nico Wind has toured with Ray Charles and is a music director for the NPR radio program "Wisdom of the Elders". Kitchen recently starred in the Portland Children's Theatre production of "Sacagawea" at the Keller Auditorium in Portland, Oregon. Indian Flutist extraordinaire' Ward Stroud (Yaqui) will be appearing as well. Stroud is an international recording artist and an acclaimed Indian flute maker. Stroud's flutes are some of the most beautiful found today and will be on display. The show will also include appearances by: Indian poet and grass dancer Jerry Raining Bird (Chippewa Cree), performing Native Fancy Dance will be Rebecca Payne who competes in and teaches Fancy Dance. Performing interpretive dance will be Rebecca Rank, a graduate in dance from the University of Oregon. Both Payne and Rank were runners up in the Miss Native American Oregon Pageant last summer. The Chemawa Website is www.chemawa.bia.edu and the Gary Small Band website is www.garysmallband.com
Source: Chemawa Indian High School
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Title: Position Announcement
Body: From: "Ann Wehmeyer" The Department of African and Asian Languages and Literatures, University of Florida, invites applications for a tenure-track position of assistant professor in Japanese beginning August 2004. We seek a candidate with expertise in Japanese language pedagogy or sociolinguistics who creatively integrate concerns with language, media, and culture with the problems of new information technology. Qualifications include a Ph.D. by time of appointment, native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English, and a focused and original research agenda. Teaching load is 2-2, salary and benefits competitive. Please send applications, including cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, and sample of scholarly work to: Chair, Japanese Search, 470 Grinter, PO Box 115565, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, by November 15, 2004. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
Source: University of Florida
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